Jet Aviation AVGAS Tank Inspection
CommTank conducted an annual inspection of two 20,000-gallon aboveground storage tanks (AST) containing Jet A fuel, and one 12,000-gallon AST containing AVGAS at Jet Aviation in Bedford, MA. The inspection was performed according to STI SP001 standards.
Tank Inspection STI SP001
Exterior:
- Reviewed previous inspection reports
- Performed overall visual appearance inspection
- Inspected for localized defects
- Performed a walk around inspection to identify damage to the tanks
- Inspected piping, connections and fittings
- Verified the Veeder-Root leak detection equipment was operating properly
- Performed an ultrasonic thickness test using GE Panametrics Model 37DPIUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
CommTank provided a written Outcome Report that included the following information:
- A written summary and recommendation based on the inspection results
- The recommended date for the next inspection, based on the deterioration rate calculated
- Photos of interior and exterior of tank
Project Categories
Above Ground Tank Installation |
Above Ground Tank Removal |
Day Tanks |
Field Welded Tanks |
Fuel Dispensers and Management Systems |
Fuel Filtering |
Fuel Tank Rentals |
Gas Station Construction |
Oil Spill Cleanup |
Storage Tank Management Program |
Tank Cleaning |
Tank Component Upgrades |
Tank Inspection |
Tank Lining |
Tank Painting and Coating |
Tank Restoration |
Tank Testing |
Third-Party Inspection |
Underground Tank Installation |
Underground Tank Removal |
Underground Tank Repairs and Upgrades |
Veeder Root Testing and Certification
About the Author: Dan Hoag
Dan Hoag has worked in the environmental and tank storage industry for 16 years. Dan’s range of expertise includes designing systems for oil spill clean-ups, treating soil contamination through "in situ" oxidation and testing, and inspecting underground storage tank systems. As head of Marketing and Information Technologies at CommTank, Dan draws from field experience to write about fuel, water and chemical storage technologies, and the regulations that affect them. He has developed training courses in home inspection, underground storage tank operator, ultrasonic thickness and tank tightness testing. Over the past decade, Dan has published over 60 articles about industry trends and has documented commercial, residential, and environmental projects through illustration, videos, and photography. When Dan unplugs from technology, he spends his time backyard farming, hiking, and kayaking, while masquerading as a hockey player during the wee hours of the morning.
Dan Hoag has worked in the environmental and tank storage industry for 16 years. Dan’s range of expertise includes designing systems for oil spill clean-ups, treating soil contamination through "in situ" oxidation and testing, and inspecting underground storage tank systems. As head of Marketing and Information Technologies at CommTank, Dan draws from field experience to write about fuel, water and chemical storage technologies, and the regulations that affect them. He has developed training courses in home inspection, underground storage tank operator, ultrasonic thickness and tank tightness testing. Over the past decade, Dan has published over 60 articles about industry trends and has documented commercial, residential, and environmental projects through illustration, videos, and photography. When Dan unplugs from technology, he spends his time backyard farming, hiking, and kayaking, while masquerading as a hockey player during the wee hours of the morning.